Santulasana (Balancing Pose)

In this asana, one has to balance the body on one leg, hence it is called Santulanasana.

Procedure for Santulasana (Balancing Pose):

• Stand straight and erect on the ground.
• Keep the body straight and erect.
• Look straight.
• Keep the arms on the sides.
• Bend either leg at the knee, keeping the knee facing downwards and the heel upwards.
• Hold the foot of this leg with the corresponding hand.
• Rise the other arm close to the ear.
• Hold this position for eight to ten seconds.
• Repeat this exercise with the leg.
• In the beginning, practice this exercise four times a day.
• Later, it can be practiced six times a day.

Advantages of Santulasana (Balancing Pose):

• This asana exercises every joint of the body.
• It alleviates the pain in the joints.
• It properly exercises the ankles, the knees and the fingers. The exercise teaches on how to maintain balance on one leg.

Therapeutics:

• Rheumatism
• Joint Pain
• Spinal Disorders
• Backache
• Digestive disorders
• Weight Loss

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